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Hi Mik,
No it isn't necessary, but worth checking for wear. Some people say
that if you are going to replace the Birfield you might as well
complement it with a new drive flange.
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Regards,
Julian Voelcker
Mobile: 07971 540362
Cirencester, United Kingdom
1994 HDJ80, 2.5" OME Lift
 
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
On Behalf Of Mik Kenney
Sent: 21 June 2005 20:20
If the CV joint has worn to the point where it needs replacing then the
CV and drive plate splines will also be worn and they will be a sloppy
fit. Fitting a new CV with an old drive plate in that case will wear the
splines on the CV prematurely but you won't notice for quite a while and
will then need a new CV again. I destroyed an otherwise perfectly good
CV this way.
Also, at some point in 94 I think it was Toyota introduced thicker drive
plates and correspondingly longer shafts on the CV's, I assume there was
a problem with stripping the splines with the narrower drive plates. You
can't mix short shafts & thick plates or long shafts and thin plates!
If you=92re going to the expense of replacing the CV you might as well buy
the better longer one with matching drive plate IMHO. FWIW my local
dealer charges =A327.33, Milner want =A332, both Toyota parts so it's always
worth checking your dealer as well.
Best regards,
Jon.
 
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